PwC Africa elects Michal Kotzé as Next Territory Senior Partner

PwC Africa has announced Michal Kotzé as its next Africa Territory Senior Partner. He will assume office on 1 July 2027, succeeding Dion Shango, who completes his maximum eight-year term on 30 June 2027.

Kotzé currently serves as Africa Clients and Markets Leader, a role he has held since July 2019. He joined PwC in 1997 and has spent nearly three decades with the firm, gaining experience across its markets and businesses.

A Rigorous Governance Process

His election followed PwC Africa’s established governance process for selecting a Territory Senior Partner. This included nomination by fellow partners, vetting by an extensive network and the African board, and a vote by all partners across the PwC Africa territory.As Territory Senior Partner, Kotzé will lead the firm’s strategic direction in alignment with the PwC Network strategy. His priorities will include a strong focus on quality, ethical conduct and maintaining the trust of stakeholders. Working with the three Regional CEOs and teams in the East, South and West Market businesses, he will drive the execution of the firm’s strategy across the continent, aiming to create sustainable value for clients, people, communities and broader stakeholders. He will also champion a culture of accountability and high standards while protecting and strengthening PwC Africa’s reputation and its contribution to the global network.PwC Africa operates in 13 countries with more than 31 office locations. The firm has over 385 partners and approximately 10,000 professionals serving some of the continent’s largest businesses across all industries.

Leadership Transition and Continuity

Dion Shango, the outgoing Territory Senior Partner, expressed confidence in Kotzé’s appointment. “Michal brings a rare combination of deep client experience, a broad understanding of our business and a genuine commitment to Africa. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an ability to connect leaders, capabilities and markets around a shared purpose, while remaining attentive to the different realities of the countries in which we operate. His election reflects the confidence our partners have in his leadership and judgement. I believe he is exceptionally well placed to build on the progress we have made, deepen collaboration across Africa and strengthen our connection to the PwC global network, ensuring that Africa continues to have a strong voice and perspective globally. He will lead the firm with clarity, integrity and ambition.”

Kotzé’s Vision for the Firm

In his response, Kotzé acknowledged the trust placed in him by partners. “I am honoured by the trust our partners have placed in me. I thank Dion for eight years of leadership and the strong foundation he has built. I look forward to continue working with Dion. Our strength lies in our people, the diversity of our markets and what we achieve when we connect our expertise across the continent. Africa is full of opportunity, and we can make a real difference. We can build trust in capital markets.

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Kotzé further added:”We can help clients grow across borders, creating value and jobs along the way. We can put AI to work for our clients and in how we serve them. And we can help develop infrastructure, strengthen regional value chains and navigate the energy transition. Together with our Regional CEOs and teams, my priority is clear: mobilise our people and bring the right capabilities to these opportunities, combining local insight with the strength of our African and global network. Ambition must go hand in hand with uncompromising quality and ethics. We will earn trust through what we deliver, and help build stronger businesses, more resilient economies and lasting value for Africa.”

Regional Perspective from West Africa

Sam Abu, Regional CEO of PwC West Market Area, highlighted the importance of the leadership transition for the region. “Across West Africa, we are seeing important shifts in our economies, but the opportunities and challenges differ significantly from one market to another. For our clients and other stakeholders, the priority is increasingly about how we translate greater stability and reform into sustainable growth, investment, stronger businesses and better outcomes for society.

Abu said “AI adds another dimension to that opportunity, with the potential to reshape productivity, competitiveness and how businesses grow. Working with Michal and our colleagues across Africa gives us the opportunity to combine deep local market understanding with capabilities and perspectives from across the continent and our global network. That combination will be important as we help our clients navigate change, manage risk and turn the opportunities into meaningful growth in West Africa.”